Minisail, The future

   I'm not sure I could go so far as describing 4230 a thing of beauty! Though it's certainly striking, and it's good to see so much crammed into such a small space!  
Is there any headroom left under the boom?

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PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 823	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Minisail, The future Posted: 12 Jun 18 at 8:09am
	I'm not sure I could go so far as describing 4230 a thing of beauty! Though it's certainly striking, and it's good to see so much crammed into such a small space! Is there any headroom left under the boom?
	Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 18 at 9:03am
	I did offer it up for sale, but when I was sailing it I changed my mind, added a few extra mods and drifted round on it Saturday. Plenty of room under the boom, just an optical illusion Edited by 423zero - 12 Jun 18 at 7:01pm

Sam.Spoons Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 07 Mar 12 Location: Manchester UK Online Status: Offline Posts: 3401	Post Options Post Reply Quote Sam.Spoons Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 18 at 9:04am
	I read the blog detailing it's resto. Some beautiful engineering went into it. Not sure it's still down to weight (if it ever was) but it was a proper labour of love.....
	Spice 346 "Flat Broke" Blaze 671 "supersonic soap dish"

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 18 at 9:10am
	Roughly the weight of a laser, hull is down to weight and dry, which is unusual for a minisail.

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Jun 18 at 7:22pm
	Peter G, here is a side on view of boom height, has you can see it is quite high. Picture is of boat fitted with the smaller wings. Edited by 423zero - 12 Jun 18 at 7:32pm

PeterG Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 12 Jan 08 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 823	Post Options Post Reply Quote PeterG Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jun 18 at 10:06am
	Yes, lots of room, looks fun!
	Peter Ex Cont 707 Ex Laser 189635 DY 59

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jun 18 at 6:41pm
	It's very lively, when I first thought about putting wings on, my first thought was what would happen when the leeward side was dipped in the water by a gust, didn't know if it would slew the boat round, first time I sailed it with small wings it was quite windy, but nothing ventured nothing gained, I went out first big gust leeward wing ducked under and nothing happened, lifted back out and carried on, looked back at the wake, no deviation at all. The next issue was righting it, duly capsized, it flicked up one handed, easiest boat to right I have ever sailed, gives you a lot of confidence. It's amusing to see Laser sailors out on their tiptoes fighting to stay upright, when I am just perched on outside edge of wing. Edited by 423zero - 13 Jun 18 at 7:21pm

RS400atC Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 04 Dec 08 Online Status: Offline Posts: 3011	Post Options Post Reply Quote RS400atC Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jun 18 at 8:10pm
	Many years ago, mid 80s, I bought a Minisail for about £75, then paid just under £100 to get a new sail made. Anyone got a Minisail sail by 'Great Western Sails'? Seems to me the class has not declined much since then?

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 13 Jun 18 at 9:39pm
	Only sail prices have changed, not by much considering the time difference, plus you can now have a battened sail like mine. Boat price relatively unchanged, though we do get offered a lot of free to collector boats now, sometimes including free trailer.

423zero Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 08 Jan 15 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 3420	Post Options Post Reply Quote 423zero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 22 Aug 18 at 10:42am
	Congratulations to new Minisailor Steve Whitby for becoming new Minisail champion, Rupert Whelan 2nd. Thank you to Bowmoor sailing club for hosting Nationals.